NOUN

Ziel/t͡siːl/goal; target; aim

Ziel is a German noun that means goal, target, or aim. It is pronounced /t͡siːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Ziele".

Definitions

1.something that one wants to achieve or accomplish(intention/purpose)

a.personal or professional objective

Mein Ziel ist es, die Prüfung zu bestehen.My goal is to pass the exam.

2.a place or object to be reached or hit(sports/shooting)

a.target, endpoint in competitions

Der Läufer erreicht das Ziel nach zwei Stunden.The runner reaches the finish line after two hours.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Zieldie Ziele
Genitivedes Zielesder Ziele
Dativedem Zielden Zielen
Accusativedas Zieldie Ziele

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ziel" mean in English?
"Ziel" means goal, target, or aim. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ziel"?
"Ziel" is pronounced /t͡siːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ziel" der, die, or das?
"Ziel" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Ziel"?
The plural of "Ziel" is "Ziele".
What part of speech is "Ziel"?
"Ziel" is a noun in German.

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